We are collaborating closely with a superb Healthcare Communications agency in their search to find a talented and ambitious Account Director to join their expert Client Services team working from their central London office. This well established agency prides themselves in being a dynamic, experienced and scientifically focused team of professionals who are 100% committed to exceeding in all that they do. Your key focus will be working alongside international pharmaceutical companies in order to bring new treatments to market in various therapy areas ranging from HIV through to oncology.

Working as an Account Director you will hold a thorough understanding of the commercial drivers of business; you will possess exceptional client management skills and have a strong track record of new business development. An important aspect of the role will be to support the development the delivery of publication plans in ophthalmology and neurology so experience in these areas would be highly desirable. Your role will also involve the expansion of account business year-on-year, proactively developing new work streams, services and products. You will assume overall responsibility for financial management of the relevant accounts and will be able to identify and develop new business opportunities within both new and existing clients.

The successful candidate will

• Be educated to degree level, preferably in a life science • Have at least 4 years of experience within the medical communications industry in an agency environment• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills • Have excellent attention to detail • Be proactive and a self-starter• Previous medical writing and relevant therapy area experience is desirable.

On offer is a highly competitive salary plus benefits that include a lucrative bonus and pension scheme and the option to work from home 1 or 2 days every week. If you would like the opportunity to accelerate your career and be part of this agencies continued success through 2018 and into 2019 please get in touch on 07713358677 or email chris.french@clrrecruitment.co.uk